Aerial arts for SSCS/OGCS

Definition

Aerial arts is defined as: Performing various acrobatic tricks in mid-air!

Disallowed Items:

Classes offering aerial acrobatics are not allowed per our insurance company, nor are products used exclusively in this field. This list below is not all inclusive but here are some examples of activities/products that are not allowed:

Product:

· A cloth covered soft rope that is intended to be used for climbing and aerial acrobatics involving various wraps, knots and spinning activities with a hand and foot loop near the top. 

· Tissu: Aerial apparatus involving long lengths of fabric which is used for various wraps, hangs and drops.

· Lyra/Hoop: A round hoop that is used for various aerial maneuvers featuring balancing. spinning, and contortion.

· Aerial Bungee : involving hanging suspended in a 2 point harness attached to long lengths of bungee cord, involving flips, spins and inverted positions while learning to balance your body in the air utilizing the arms and legs to control your flight.

· Hammock: A loop of fabric similar to tissu wraps used for stretching and doing various positions inside the fabric in the air.

Service:

· Any class offering aerial acrobatics/aerial yoga is not allowed.

Insurance Issues with Aerial Arts for our school:

· Underwriters advised common injuries include strains, torn tendons/ligaments, broken bones, dislocations and sprains.

· Serious injuries can include spine and head injuries or lower back fractures.

· Lawsuits targeting school districts, teachers and coaches have been on the rise around the country involving some of the various activities – tissu, lyra/hoop, aerial bungee, hammock and trapeze.

· In many cases students are injured because they have been poorly trained or inadequately protected from injuries by their instructors.

· Personal injury attorneys believe schools and instructors should be held accountable for compensation covering medical bills, pain and suffering and other expenses when medical treatment is necessary.